(Asylum.com)
In a sign of just how stimulating it must be to work in the legal system down in Florida, some anonymous prankster has actually filed a lawsuit by Mickey Mouse against Donald Duck.
The real lawsuit against Mr. Duck was filed in Southern District Court at some point on November 18 for trademark infringement. While Mickey is being represented by Juan Abagado (you know, of Abagado & Abagado down on Candy Cane Lane), Donald chose to trust in an old friend by having Pluto serve as counsel.
The deputy clerk, Goofy, issued a summons and with any luck this whole issue will be settled out of court as it's likely going to go poorly for Donald if he shows up before the judge with no pants on again.
It's unknown who filed the case but with the attention they're now getting it seems likely this will inspire some additional creative litigation. Hopefully tomorrow we can let you know if Casper the ghost's family are filing a wrongful death suit against anyone.
Below is a copy of the paperwork:
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
50-5050-CIV-Unassigned
MICKEY MOUSE,
Plaintiff,
v.
DONALD DUCK,
Defendant.
COMPLAINT
COMES NOW Plaintiff, by and through undersigned counsel, and states:
1. This is an action arising under the Trademark Protection Act, 15 USC 78.
2. The Plaintiff is the owner of the trademark no. 0134148349208, (Walt Disney World
patent).
3. The Defendant is a duck.
Respectfully submitted,
s/ Juan Abogado
Juan Abogado
Abogado & Abogado, LLC
1234 Candy Cane Lane
Miami, FL 33128
FBN 123456789
